The Students’ Union is run by students for students – that means we’re completely dedicated to representing students at Staffs and helping provide what they want from their student experience. That covers everything from advice and support, great venues and events to representation, sports clubs, activities and even a dedicated student media service.
We’re constantly striving to ensure the best possible experience for all students at Staffs and free membership of the Students’ Union is automatic on enrolling at Staffordshire University. That means our students get to have their say in what we do and how we do it.
Staffordshire University Students’ Union is a democratic organisation, working entirely for the benefit of students.
The Students' Union sponsors and supports a diverse range of student-run groups. These include both competitive and recreational sports groups, special interest groups, academic societies and some that we are unable to categorise! You can find out contact details and any info the groups have posted by following the links below.
The Student Advice Centre (SAC) offers confidential and impartial advice on a variety of issues, such as: student finance, academic affairs, student housing, debt management etc. In addition, there are a number of online self help materials which you can access from the Advice Guide.Find out more...
Academic Reps can raise issues when something is wrong or tell the University what works for you and your student experience. If you need advice regarding your course then contact your Academic Rep.Find out more...
Money Doctors is part of the Students’ Union Student Advice Centre. It is free, independent, impartial and confidential. Click on the logo to see how we can help you keep your finances healthy and make your money achieve what you want it to.Find out more...
You can feel safe in the knowledge that the University has a Cop Shop with a friendly campus police officer who is around to answer any questions. You can speak to him about anything from the security of your property, your personal safety or to report a crime.Find out more...
LRV is the Stoke Campus nightclub and holds our regular clubnights such as the ever popular Gobble on a Wednesday night and Super Friday. LRV is the Union’s largest venue with 1300 capacity.Find out more...
Legends and The Lounge are the Union's Beaconside campus venues. The Lounge is a recently refurbished, stylish bar serving great food and coffee as well as the traditional bar refreshments seven days a week. Legends is the Stafford Campus's nightclub and holds our weekly clubnight Mukky Duck as well as regular live music performances. Find out more...
The Ember Lounge is Staffordshire University Students' Union second Stoke Venue. Winner of Best Late Night Venue Midlands and Wales and a Best Bar None award, the Ember Lounge offers something for everybody. Whether it's an early morning espresso to get you ready for the day, a great value lunch or a night of cocktails and entertainment, we aim to deliver. Find out more...
The Squeeze Box has a delicious menu for both breakfast and lunch. For those wanting something healthy, yet tasty, Squeeze Box caters for all with options big and small. There is also a wide variety of hot drinks, with Fairtrade products being used where possible. Find out more...
Verve is Stoke’s newest venue offering students a funky place to relax and enjoy a tasty burger and the creamiest milkshakes. Open all day, students can pop in for food and drink, listen to some music, catch up on the latest magazines and just take a break from the world outside. Find out more...
The Students’ Union is a student-led organisation, and in that spirit endeavours to hire students and harness their skills where possible.
The latest video updates from the officer team about their work on behalf of the students at staffordshire University
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Last year the Student Advice Centre at Staffordshire University found over £1.2 million for students through making them aware of student loan amounts, grants, bursaries, benefits and tax credits that they were entitled to. Don't miss out on claiming money you are entitled to because you weren't aware or you didn't get the correct information.
Check what you're entitled to by finding out "What I can get?"
Find out more about student finance and higher education by using UNIAID'S Knowledge Bank.
Can you reduce your expenditure in any way? Could you shop at a cheaper supermarket, get the bus instead of a taxi, make instead of buy sandwiches, learn to cook, etc. Get creative and put your thinking cap on when it comes to reviewing how you could save money.
If you’re thinking of doing some part-time work to top-up your cash, why not see Jobzone – a service operated by the University Careers Service to help students find work whilst studying. Also check out if you should be paying tax?
Thought about any alternative ways to make cash such as filling in on-line surveys or buying goods through greasy palm.
Make sure you're getting the cheapest deals on gas, electricity, water, telephone, internet, etc. Check out our household bills page for top tips as well as the following websites for advice on and links to comparison websites: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com http://money.uk.msn.com and http://www.moneysupermarket.com
Are you getting the best deal on your bank account, savings account, ISA and any credit cards or personal loans that you have. Make sure you choose the right financial products.Check out our list of questions to ask when you're thinking of taking out a savings account or credit.
Can you put any of our top tips into practice?
If you are in financial difficulty, it may be possible to secure a limited amount of assistance from a relevant trust or charity. Most will only be able to help with small amounts of money to top up existing funding and tend to favour students who are struggling for cash towards the end of their course or those who have had an adverse change in circumstances.
There is a system called Funderfinder which is able to provide you with a list of trusts and charities that may be able to assist you financially. See www.funderfinder.org.uk for further advice about applying to trusts and charities.
There are certain things that it would be worth bearing in mind when applying to trusts and charities...
Any assistance offered by charities is discretionary, and therefore even if you fulfil their criteria, there is no guarantee that they will help. Talk to your Department about any other sources of funding previous students have had and see if it is worthwhile trying them. Let us know how successful you have been and which organisations haven't been able to help and why.
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